3 UK Laws Which Impact On Computer.

In this blog it will be about the 3 UK laws which impact on a computer. The UK laws are:

• Copyright Law,
• Computer Misuse Act,
• Cookie Law

The Copyright Law:

What is Copyright?

Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time. Generally it is called ‘ The right to copy’ but also the copyright holder the right to be credited for the work. Copyright law also gives the creator of some kind of media like a webpage to control how they are being used. If something has got a copyright law on it you or other people will not be able to copy it unless you have the right from the creator. The current copyright law in United Kingdom  is to be found on the Designs and Patents Act in 1988.

But copyright laws stop you from loads of things like:

• Stopping you from giving a copy to your friends
• Making a copy then selling it online or in public

Computer Misuse Act:

The computer misuse act is and act of the Parliament of the UK. The computer misuse act id developed to help and support the ELC. The computer misuse act is developed in order to support the ELC recommendations that are developed by the private people of the parliament. The purpose of the computer misuse act makes it illegal to gain the unauthorized access to a computer’s data or software, including copying the program.  The computer misuse also states it it illegal unauthorized access to a computer’s data for blackmail purposes.

Cookie Law:

The Cookie law is small text files that most websites use to recognize their visitors. The European Law 2002 that these visitors be given certain information about cookies. From 2011 the law changed meaning that in addition to the provision of certain information visitors must give their consent to the placing of cookies.

Data Protection Act.

This blog is about Data Protection Act:

Question:  Why is it important for organisations and businesses to store accurate and up to date information as well as keeping it safe?

Answer: Organisations and businesses need to store every data/information to make sure they are running everything good and properly. “The Data Protection Act 1998 is a United Kingdom Act of Parliament which defines UK law on the processing of data on identifiable living people” – Wikipedia. 

The Key principles of the Data Protection:

• The data should be stored fairly.
• Personal Data should be relevant, and not excessive.
• The Rights like the right to have data about you removed.
• Personal Data should not be transferred to any country.
• Personal Data should be accurate.

Storing and keeping information is also to make sure everything you do is written down in case false accuses are made. Making sure the data is up to date is also important because if you are looking at old data it won’t be useful.  For example is your child gets injured or gets sick and the school will have your child’s family contact numbers, but what if that number does not even work or they had a new mobile they will have a new number so it is important to tell the school up to date. Also information stored on computers are private like bank details or medical details, but people are being stopped by Data Protection Act. 

What is an easy way?

An easy way of finding information/data is on computers because on paper it would be hard. Imagine being a headteacher of a school at the data/information was on papers how many papers will there be. On a computer it would be just a few clicks.

This is Data Protection Act.  “It is the main piece of legislation that governs the protection of data in the UK“-Wikipedia.

 

Selecting The Right Software.

This blog is about selecting the right software:

• Publisher: If you were going to make a poster, booklet or a leaflet  etc you would use a publisher. Why? You would use a publisher because it has the right tools also it has the right size of paper that y0u would need to make your poster. It also has the right template for a booklet or information leaflet. A poster will good on a Word document but then you wouldn’t be able to make a booklet. This software will be good for business to make information leaflets, booklets or posters.

• PowerPoint: If you were going to make a PowerPoint presentation either for school or for business you would use PowerPoint. Why? You would use PowerPoint because it also again has the right tools, but if you were going to make a presentation it would be easier, as the class or your manger will be able to see it clearly. But on a Publisher you wouldn’t be able to make a presentation, or on a Word document. This software would be good for business to make a presentation to show your ideas.

• Word: If you were going to send a letter you would use a Word document. Why? You would use a Word Document because the same as  Publisher and PowerPoint it has the right tools but on Publisher and PowerPoint you wouldn’t be able to make a letter on them software. It would be easier on Word. This software will be good for business to write letters to your manger or you partners.

• Excel: If you were going to make a a spreadsheet to find out in the whole of year 10 who likes which kind of crisps you would use Excel. Why? You would use Excel because it would be easier to make a table on Excel also on Excel you can make graphs for you data. This Software will be good for business to make spreadsheets and graphs.

Advantages & Disadvantages Of A Laptop, A Desktop PC And A Tablet.

This blog is about the advantages and the disadvantages of a laptop and desktop PC and a tablet:

Laptop:

A laptop is a computer for mobile use. A laptop has most of the same components as a desktop PC, including a display, a keyboard and a pointing device known as a touch pad. A laptop is powered by mains electricity via and AC adapter , and can be used away from an outlet using a rechargeable battery. Laptops are also known as notebook computer, notebooks or netbooks.

These are the advantages of a laptop:

• Productivity: A laptop can be used places to places whereas a desktop PC  has to stay in one place. For example if you were on a train and you was doing a presentation you could do it on a laptop not on a desktop PC.
• Quiet: A laptop is often quieter then a desktop.
• Connectivity: A laptop has loads of Wi-Fi wireless networks and cellular broadband data services.  meaning that a laptop can have easy Internet and local network connectivity.
• Size: A laptop is smaller that a desktop PC. This is really beneficial when space is premium for example in a small apartment. 
• Battery: A charged laptop can continue to be used in case of  a power cuts.

These are the disadvantages of a laptop:

• Wrists: A laptop has a small touch pad, because of that people can have a strain injury.
• Battery Life: The battery life on a laptop is limited because the capcity drops with time, eventually requiring replacement after as little as a ear. And replacement batteries can laso be expensive.
• Equipment wear: Because if the laptops portability, laptops are subjected t o more wear and physical damage than desktops.
• Neck spinal: The integrated screen often required to lean over for a better view, which can cause neck and/or spinal injuries.
• Thighs: Heat generated from using a laptop on the lap can also cause discoloration on the thighs known as skin syndrome.

Desktop PC:

A desktop computer is a personal computer (PC) in a form intended for regular use at a single location, as opposed to a laptop or a portable computer. Early desktop computers are designed to lay flat on the desk, while the modern one stands upright. Most modern desktops have separate screens and keyboards. A desktop was considered a computer that could fit on a desk.

These are the advantages of  a desktop PC:

• Battery: It won’t run out of battery whereas a laptop will.
• Features and power: A desktop computer has more power and more features.
• Theft: A desktop has a low risk of being stolen, because it is big and heavy.
• Easier: A desktop are easier to use than a laptop and it is not that expensive to upgrade.
• Connectivity: A desktop has a better connectivity because it has wire connect to the computer.

These are the disadvantages of a desktop PC:

• Space: A desktop takes up more space than a laptop.
• Movement: A desktop is difficult to move if you need to repair it, and to heavy to move it around the house.
• Monitors: A desktop PC  are normally cheaper than laptops, but they require the user to have a monitor, since there is no screen built into the computer like a laptop.
• Power use: A desktop PC contain a large power supply form the wall socket to run the hardware.
• Location: A desktop PC is large and and designed to be set up in a location, making it impractical to move them around frequently.

Tablet:

A tablet is a mobile computer but larger than a mobile or a personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen rather than a physical keyboard, it often uses an onscreen keyboard.  It also uses a passive stylus pen, or a digital pen.

These are the advantages of a tablet:

• Weight: The tablet has a lighter weight, lower power models can function similarly to dedicated E-book reader like the amazon Kindle.
• Battery: The tablet has a longer battery life then a laptop or a netbook.
• Keyboard: The tablet has a virtual keyboard that it lit, then it is more suitable in dark places.
• Easier: The tablet has the ability for easier or faster entry of diagrams, mathematical notations and symbols.
• Pen: The Tablet has users that find it more direct and pleasant to use a stylus, pen or finger and tap on objects.

These are the disadvantages of a tablet:

• Higher screen risk: The tablet computers are handled more than conventional laptops.
• Dropping: The tablet has a risk of dropping it.
• Internet: The tablet has the slow internet speed.
• Hinge risk: The tablet’s screen hinge is often more complex and delicate.
• Less user-friendly ergonomics: The tablet does not provide room for a wrist rest, and the user’s arm must move constantly while writing.

Altogether I think that the best one to use is the desktop PC because it has more features and more power, also the connectivity is really good. It is also really easier to use also the battery with never run out. And you won’t need to worry about the theft.